Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)02 · Technical data and maintenance
02 · Maintenance

Replacement of the transmission control belt

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Maintenance › Replacement of the transmission control belt
Technical data and maintenanceReplacement of the transmission control belt · page 1 of 2
  • Check the correct oil level with the oil indicator.
    NOTICE: The check of the oil level is to be performed with the car in flat position.

The oil level surpassing the MAX notch may cause excessive evaporation of the oil itself and hence a pressure loss.

  • Mount the refiling cap back, let the engine run for about 2 minutes, stop the engine and wait for a few minutes.
  • Check the oil level and be sure there are no oil leakages.
  • Mount the under-engine protection and clamp it.
  • Move the car from the carlift.

REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL BELT

  • Place the car onto the carlift.
  1. Remove the supply cap of the engine oil.
  2. Unscrew the clamping screws and remove the engine cover.
  • Mount the supply cap of the engine oil back.
Engine cover with the oil supply cap and the clamping screws indicated
  1. Unscrew the clamping screws and remove the reaction tightener of the motor propeller group.
Reaction tightener of the motor propeller group with its clamping screws indicated
  1. Unscrew the clamping screws and remove the bracket onto the engine's side which supports the reaction tightener.
Bracket on the engine side supporting the reaction tightener, with its clamping screws indicated
  • Remove the front righthand wheel and the corresponding fender.
  1. Unscrew the clamps and remove the under-engine protection.
Under-engine protection with its fastening clamps indicated
  1. By acting on the tightener as shown in the figure, loosen the tension of the engine belt and remove it.
Belt tightener being operated to loosen the engine belt

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